January 6, 2014

The Gooding City Council meets regularly on the first and third Mondays of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Gooding Municipal Building, 308 5th Ave West, Gooding, Idaho.

The Gooding Mayor, City Council and Staff welcome you to attend their meetings. We appreciate and encourage public participation. However, the formality of procedures varies with the purpose and subject of the agenda item; therefore, the Mayor may exercise discretion in deciding when to allow public comment during the course of the proceedings and limitations may be placed on the time allowed for comments.

Citizens wishing to address the Mayor and Council may call the City Clerk 208 934-5669 and ask to be placed on the agenda. Any person requiring special assistance should call five days prior to the meeting so that arrangements may be made.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING-7:00 PM308 5th Ave WestJanuary 6, 2014REGULAR MEETING AGENDA- 7:00 pmCall to Order & Pledge of Allegiance12:01:14 PMChanges to the Agenda In Accordance with Idaho Code 67-2343 Sec 4 (b)Consent Calendar –The consent calendar includes items which require formal council action, but which are typically routine or not of great controversy.Council members can approve the items listed on the consent calendar as one item or, if finding a correction needs to be made, can pull that item for discussion.1.Minutes of the December 2 & 16, 2013 Meetings Accounts Payable Payroll Building PermitsVisitor Business1.NonePublic Input – The Mayor acknowledges those in attendance.This section of the agenda is reserved for citizens wishing to address the Council regarding a city-related issue.The council does not take any action or make any decisions during public comment.Any item requiring Council action must be placed on the agenda of an upcoming council meeting.Comments related to public hearings should be held for that public hearing.Comments regarding performance by city employees are inappropriate at this time and should be directed to the Mayor by appointment after tonight’s meeting.Unfinished Business1.Customer Service Policy2.Amend Zoning Ordinance for Utility- 2nd reading of Ordinance 6863.Airport Hanger Purchase4.Policy changes in the Police DepartmentNew Business1.Oath of Office- Walt Nelson2.Certificate of Election- Walt Nelson3.Oath of Office- Diane Houser4.Certificate of Election- Diane Houser5.Oath of Office- Mel Magnelli6.Certificate of Election- Mel Magnelli7.Elect Council President8.Schedule a meeting to review irrigation fees9.Change meeting date for Martin Luther King Day10.Authorization to purchase 3 desk scannersDepartment ReportCouncil – Police Chief Chris Ward – Fire Chief Brandon Covey – Public Works Director Todd Bunn – City Clerk Morri Hall – Library Director Cindy BiglerExecutive Session – If Necessary –Idaho Code 67-2345